Senior Fire Protection Engineer - High-Security IC Facilities

The Intrepid Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IAP World Services in Virginia is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design, review, and implement fire protection and life safety systems for mission-critical facilities within the Intelligence Community environment.

You will apply NFPA, UFC, and agency requirements, perform risk and code analyses, and provide technical guidance to project teams. A Top Secret SCI w/CI Poly clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, fire dynamics, and life safety concepts.
• Experience applying NFPA codes and standards in complex facilities.
• Experience working in secure, mission-critical, or government facilities.
• Familiarity with UFC and federal design requirements.
• Experience supporting high-reliability or high-consequence operations.
• Prior experience within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and evaluate fire protection and life safety systems, including fire detection, alarm, suppression, and smoke control systems
• Perform fire hazard analyses, life safety assessments, and code compliance reviews for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities
• Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, IFC, UFC, and agency-specific requirements)
• Provide technical guidance and engineering judgement to project teams, facility managers, and leadership
• Review construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals for fire protection compliance
• Conduct field inspections, testing, and acceptance of fire protection systems
• Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies for mission-critical and high-security facilities
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and AHJs as required
• Prepare technical reports, design analyses, and formal recommendations
• Support emergency planning, fire response coordination, and continuity of operations initiatives
• Maintain awareness of emerging fire protection technologies and best practices

Skills

Fire protection principles

Fire dynamics

Life safety concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

PE license

5+ years experience as fire protection engineer

Job description

IAP World Services in Virginia is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design, review, and implement fire protection and life safety systems for mission-critical facilities within the Intelligence Community environment.

You will apply NFPA, UFC, and agency requirements, perform risk and code analyses, and provide technical guidance to project teams. A Top Secret SCI w/CI Poly clearance is required for this role.